I have a lot of ideias but don't know how to write.

[Jocowski]

I have a lot of ideias but don't know how to write.
I tried to write two times before but I can't write what it's on my mind.
My main language isn't english too, so sometimes I don't know words to tell what I want.
What can I do? ;-;

 

[OneRanter]

I have a lot of ideias but don't know how to write.
I tried to write two times before but I can't write what it's on my mind.
My main language isn't english too, so sometimes I don't know words to tell what I want.
What can I do? ;-;

If you want to grow your vocabulary then reading is what I did. Not grammar books or anything like that but novels/manga/books I liked(This here being the key). It was slow at first but by the second book I was reading almost without the translator tool. Not sure if that will work for you but it's the only thing I had so... Good luck I guess.

 

[Deleted member 29316]

It would be better to write in your own language first, before translating it to English (preferably with a help of fluent/native English speaker). For the meantime, read and study English works and lessons, so that you'll eventually learn how to write in that language.

As for beginning your work, doing a start is always the hardest part of writing. Next is keeping the interest/pace of writing the story. What I can suggest to you is that, even though you didn't like what you wrote at first, just write it down. Then, after letting out all the ideas you have, take a break (a week or two), then re-read your work again. Sometimes, what you think is bad right now, would not be so bad later on.

 

[Alkareel]

Read. Take note of how authors write their books. Write down words you don't know and look it up. Build up your vocabulary and when you think you're ready, begin your story. Once you start writing, you will improve. When you've become more experienced and knowledgeable, go back to your earlier chapters. You'll be able to see how much you have changed.

The key is to start doing something. If there is no beginning, there is no story.

 

[DreamOfRen]

Just get started. I wouldn't wait. You'll learn faster by doing. Dont' be afraid to take constructive crit where you can find it as well.
Eventually...you'll get there.

 

[OvidLemma]

It's worthwhile to ask whether you actually *like* writing. Some people like to think up story ideas but find actually writing them out to be drudgery. For writers like myself, the writing is a fun artistic exploration, but not everybody feels this way. If you love to write, just practice it. Start with very short stories and work your way up. If you like to think up story ideas but are more interested in reading them as completed documents than writing them, find an author who writes on commission and pay them to do it. Some excellent writers work for reasonable rates.

 

[Razmatazz]

Consider writing in your main language than using DeepL to translate it to English and then proofread it closely. DeepL is an AI translating services that is amazingly better than a clunky google translation. ?

Ultimately though, it's best if you start learning English if you want to write in English. As for writing itself, you know, just do it. There's no secret or tricks. You just sit down and do it. Maybe write in your native language first for a while to see if it's something you really enjoy before you get too caught up in it all though.

 

[Monk_Origins]

Aaah... I think I went through the same thing in my teen years. What is it that you actually like? Storytelling? Worldbuilding? Or is it actually writing? Don't mix them up. If it's worldbuilding, I would recommend getting couple friends together and play a DnD campaign rather than writing.

 

[gaylolis]

you can start by writing your simplest ideas. writing isn't really for anyone. more often than not, it's a pain to do.

for the rest, you can either look for similar stories or get someone to write them. some might do it for free; others will ask for money.

from my experience, you don't really have to write everything. just finding something similar can satisfy these desires. if you know what you're looking for, you're gonna get it sooner or later.

while i like writing, it's also a last resort since i can't seem to find the stuff i'm looking for, most of the time.

 

[BenJepheneT]

Most people never start stories because they keep finding reasons to laze out. If so, keep a small notebook and a pen with you at all times.

Every time you have an idea or a spark, jot it down. Draw it out, make a faint outline, whatever. As long as it's out, you'd have started a commitment to finish your idea and as small of a step as it is, it signifies a start.

You've started this shit. And it's your responsibility to finish it.

 

[yansusustories]

It always sounds like shitty advice but I'd agree that you just need to keep trying. For most people, their first written story sucks. Big time at that. The second one is slightly better, the third noticeably so, and then it just continues on.
The thing is: You get better at writing by actually doing it because practice makes perfect. Also, you'll notice where you have trouble (e.g., like you noticed that you sometimes don't know what words to use on some occasions) and then can work on that (in that case, for example, by finding a good dictionary or language-related forum). Each time, you advance by a level.

So, I'd say: Keep writing. And make sure you actually finish a story. If you give up halfway, you will have learned something but won't have used the full potential of the learning experience because getting to the end is also part of that. Maybe for the beginning, try writing something that's a bit shorter. Just a few chapters. That way, you can try things out but don't have to commit for too long.

In any case, I wish you lots of luck! You can do it if you put your mind to it!

 

[Temple]

It always sounds like shitty advice but I'd agree that you just need to keep trying. For most people, their first written story sucks. Big time at that. The second one is slightly better, the third noticeably so, and then it just continues on.

Not only improve per story but also improve per chapter even. Then we run into the problem that our later chapters are so much better than the start of the story. But it just goes to show that continuing writing will make us improve.

 

[yansusustories]

Not only improve per story but also improve per chapter even. Then we run into the problem that our later chapters are so much better than the start of the story. But it just goes to show that continuing writing will make us improve.

Haha, yes, tell me about it! My first webnovel is at 1k+ chapters by now. After about half a year, I was looking back and decided that I wanted to revise since I felt it wasn't up to my usual standard (I was writing more traditionally before where I would finish the whole thing and then revise it afterward instead of writing as I go so the difference was quite big). I finally started a new version while continuing the old one as well. The difference is staggering. I had to edit so much in the first volume that I might as well have written everything from scratch again. It's a lot better in the later volumes though since I got used to webnovel-writing by now.

 

[Eleven_M.A.]

From one non-native to another: I think you have two problems. One is your skills at writing stories; the other is your skill at English. It's like you're writing with two different handicaps, which makes things twice as hard. I think you shouldn't try to solve both problems together - it'll only make your life harder.

My advice is, try writing in your native tongue and polish your English in the meantime. That way, you can learn writing more comfortably. Try getting some feedback in your native language, get some experience and confidence. Then, when you're better at English, move on to writing in it.

If you feel confident enough, try translating your stories from native language to English. It's an awesome exercise, especially for learning vocabulary. Don't use translation software - it takes away a chance to practice your English.

Best of luck!

 

[mystearicah]

If you want to grow your vocabulary then reading is what I did. Not grammar books or anything like that but novels/manga/books I liked(This here being the key). It was slow at first but by the second book I was reading almost without the translator tool. Not sure if that will work for you but it's the only thing I had so... Good luck I guess.

I SECOND THIS.

Read. Take note of how authors write their books. Write down words you don't know and look it up. Build up your vocabulary and when you think you're ready, begin your story. Once you start writing, you will improve. When you've become more experienced and knowledgeable, go back to your earlier chapters. You'll be able to see how much you have changed.

The key is to start doing something. If there is no beginning, there is no story.

I also do this when I don’t understand some words then look up to the dictionary and see how it should be properly used in a sentence.

Just get started. I wouldn't wait. You'll learn faster by doing. Dont' be afraid to take constructive crit where you can find it as well.
Eventually...you'll get there.

True! It’s like drawing an art, practice is the key ??

 

[minacia]

I find writing short stories helpful.

I like them because they’re often very achievable goals, and I find it very valuable to develop confidence that you can complete a story and develop an idea.

I think it’s also easier to improve faster by writing and completely a lot of short stories.

 

[CupcakeNinja]

I have a lot of ideias but don't know how to write.
I tried to write two times before but I can't write what it's on my mind.
My main language isn't english too, so sometimes I don't know words to tell what I want.
What can I do? ;-;

maybe ask someone to write for you. A ghost-writer kind of thing where they write but you get the credit.

 

[placeintime]

I have a lot of ideias but don't know how to write.
I tried to write two times before but I can't write what it's on my mind.
My main language isn't english too, so sometimes I don't know words to tell what I want.
What can I do? ;-;

You can try to focus on one idea that you want to do first. Having a lot of ideas is good, but too much would just make you confuse.